Stamford's Hope Street adds veterinary practice to its roster

Richard Lee

Published 9:27 pm, Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Dr. Marcus Suppo is not afraid of a challenge. That is why after opening a veterinary clinic in 1999 in Mamaroneck, N.Y., and selling it in 2011, he is counting the days toward the opening of Stamford Veterinary Center & My Pet Lodge in Stamford on Monday.

Located at 633 Hope St., the 10,000-square-foot facility will be shared with veterinarians Nancy Maloney and Janet Triplett. The three have a total of 40 years of veterinary experience and offer medical, surgical and dental services.

In the same building, My Pet Lodge will have boarding, supervised indoor/outdoor play and exercise areas, and a grooming salon.

"People view their pets as members of the family, and because of that, they want the peace of mind knowing that their pet is in a secure, nurturing environment when they are away," said Suppo, 43, who modeled the practice after his facility in Mamaroneck. "They (clients) also want the convenience of having all of their pet's needs met in one place."

While there are a number of veterinarian offices in lower Fairfield County, he said he is confident that offering a boarding facility combined with a veterinary practice will help him compete.

"We will have available concierge services to all our clients who wish to have their pets picked up or dropped off for medical appointments, grooming, boarding and day care."

When fully staffed, the practice will have 20 to 25 employees, said Suppo, who specializes in "companion" pets (dogs and cats) and "pocket" pets (hamsters and gerbils).

"I've always been a starter, and I'm not afraid to take a risk," Suppo, a married father of three, said during a tour of the facility.

"How many cities have a dog park like Stamford? Stamford is a very pet-friendly city," said Condlin, adding that he was impressed by Suppo's business model. "It's the all-inclusive thing. They (animal owners) can go to one place and address all their issues."

The practice, which opens Monday, will have an open house Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, see http://stamfordvetcenter.com/.